Blues (29) 36 / 32 (10) Rebels (Final Score)
The Blues and Melbourne Rebels do battle in Super Rugby at Eden Park, Auckland at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time).
This is the live match discussion Article.
The match is broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Scorers:
Blues:
- Penalties – 0
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Frank Halai (3), Francis Saili (2), Rene Ranger (1)
- Conversions – Chris Noakes (2), Baden Kerr (1)
Rebels:
- Penalties – Jason Woodward (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Mitch Inman (2), Scott Higginbotham (1), Lachlan Mitchell (1), Jason Woodward (1)
- Conversions – Jason Woodward (2)
Teams:
Blues: 15 Charles Piutau, 14 Frank Halai, 13 Rene Ranger, 12 Francis Saili, 11 George Moala, 10 Chris Noakes, 9 Piri Weepu, 8 Peter Saili, 7 Brendon O’Connor, 6 Steven Luatua, 5 Ali Williams (Captain), 4 Anthony Boric, 3 Angus Ta’avao, 2 Quentin MacDonald, 1 Tim Perry.
Replacements: 16 Gafatasi Su’a, 17 Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 18 Ronald Raaymakers, 19 Luke Braid, 20 Jamison Gibson-Park, 21 Baden Kerr, 22 Lolagi Visinia.
Melbourne Rebels: 15 Jason Woodward, 14 Tom English, 13 Mitch Inman, 12 Lachie Mitchell, 11 Cooper Vuna, 10 James O’Connor, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Scott Higginbotham (Captain), 7 Scott Fuglistaller, 6 Jarrod Saffy, 5 Cadeyrn Neville, 4 Hugh Pyle, 3 Laurie Weeks, 2 Shota Horie, 1 Nic Henderson.
Replacements: 16 Ged Robinson, 17 Paul Alo-Emile, 18 Luke Jones, 19 Gareth Delve, 20 Nic Stirzaker, 21 Angus Roberts, 22 Bryce Hegarty.
Referee: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Jonathon White (New Zealand), Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
TMO: Ben Skeen (New Zealand)
Helloooooooooooo,
Game is already 5 Minutes old…
Blues penalty, Chris Noakes going for goal
Noakes misses, just like O’Connor who missed 2 kicks for the Rebels already
Tryyyyyyyyyy Frank Halai, Blues
Blues 5 / 0 Rebels
Mitch Inman scores for the Rebels
Blues 5 / 5 Rebels
GBS playing lone ranger again I see. At least you’ve had superior company (yourself) up to now. I try not to spoil it:).
I went for the Blues. Rebels is proving good resistance up to know. Blues is doing all the attack. As I write second try scored. Damwall will break soon I reckon.
8 @ McLook:
Helloooooo McLook,
Yip, I’m comfortable with my own company…. but I also like good rugby company like yours!
Tmo decision. Referee allowed it. Was there control?
Blues try?
TMO
Looks like a knock by Francis Saili…
Fark, try given!
Blues 10 / 5 Rebels
I also went for the Blues on SuperBru…. by 8
Noakes is a good flyhalf. Attack the advantage line. Vary well between playing flat and sitting in the pocket too general.
It’s 8 pm here in NZ. Just had a braai with a few beers.
Great try by the Blues. I like the way they attack the line with speed.
Easy try for Frank Halai again…these Blues can be so dangerous
Not a braak in 16 but a braai.
Blues 17 / 5 Rebels
Blues is starting to run away with the game. Great in by Ranger.
18 @ McLook:
Hehehe,
I edited it for you already…
Rene Ranger is so good!
Try Francis Saili again…. bonus point up!
Another try. Nice direct running. Running with speed onto the ball.
Blues 24 / 5 Rebels
Try Scott Higginbotham…. poor defence both ways, it seems
Rebels scoring.
Blues 24 / 10 Rebels
Teams seems to struggle to get a balance between defence and attack. Teams focusing on attack seems to leak tries while those focussing on defence find it hard to score tries.
James O’Connor, he is off injured after Rene Ranger ran right over him a couple of minutes ago, chest apparently crushed…
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